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Inside the Innocenti Factory: The Lambretta Dealer Conventions That Helped Shape Britain’s Scooter Boom

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Mark Lancaster

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20th January 2026

For Lambretta dealers, understanding how their scooters were built went far beyond brochures and sales literature. The most effective way to appreciate the quality, scale and ambition behind the brand was to see it for themselves — inside the Innocenti factory in Milan. These factory visits, organised as official dealer conventions, became a defining feature…
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Scooter Tuning in the 1980s: When Loud Pipes Mattered More Than Speed

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Mark Lancaster

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14th January 2026

During the mid-1980s, scooter tuning was often less about outright speed and more about sound, image and the feeling of performance. In a reflective new column, Stu Owen looks back at an era when expansion pipes, noise and perceived power defined the tuning scene — even when the speedometer barely moved. Writing as part of…
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Motorcycle Helmet Advice Explained: Sizing, Safety, Lifespan, Standards and How to Avoid Fake Lids

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd January 2026

Motorcycle helmets have been compulsory in the UK since 1973, yet many riders still have questions about fit, safety, lifespan and certification. To provide clear, expert guidance, helmet specialists LS2 Helmets — which produce more than three million helmets a year — explain how to choose the right helmet, how long it should last, and…
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Scooter Battery Care Explained: How to Extend Battery Life, Avoid Breakdowns and Choose the Right Type

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd January 2026

A flat battery remains one of the most common causes of scooter breakdowns in the UK, yet it is also one of the most preventable. With modern scooters often ridden infrequently and an ever-widening choice of battery technologies on the market, understanding how batteries work — and how to look after them — has never…
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KNOW YOUR HEAT: S.I.P.’s 365° Infrared Thermometer Delivers Instant, Accurate Engine Temps

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Mark Lancaster

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5th December 2025

When it comes to scooter tuning, diagnostics and performance testing, temperature tells you more than almost any other variable. Knowing exactly how hot components get during real-world riding or on the dyno can reveal running issues, highlight developing problems and help you tune with confidence. The challenge, of course, is that many of the hottest…
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MOBILE SCOOTER LIFT from S.I.P.

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Mark Lancaster

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4th December 2025

If you’re looking for a reliable, cost-effective way to work on your scooter or motorcycle, this high-quality mobile hydraulic scooter lift (Item No. 15199100) from S.I.P. offers the perfect blend of strength, stability and convenience. Designed for home mechanics, workshops and scooter enthusiasts, it delivers a robust lifting platform at an affordable price — ideal…
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ATTENTION all Scooter riders!

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Mark Lancaster

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28th November 2025

What type of scooter do you ride – Vintage? Classic? Street Racer? Custom? Standard? Cutdown? Maybe even something else that might be unusual or quirky? Whether it’s any of these (or even something else), why not register it for display at Scooter World, the first major scooter gathering of 2026, where scooter halls will form…
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September 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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26th August 2025

Simply put, Scootering is the number one scooter magazine in the world featuring stunning restorations and customisations, news, reviews, technical advice and an unrivalled insight into the scooter scene.
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The Lambretta Li 125cc Series 3 gift that kept on giving

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Chris Wainwright

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3rd July 2025

Many scooters arrive in time for a special birthday, but this one’s been gifted twice to the same man…
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October 2024

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Alex Bestwick

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24th September 2024

Simply put, Scootering is the number one scooter magazine in the world featuring stunning restorations and customisations, news, reviews, technical advice and an unrivalled insight into the scooter scene.
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